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NEWS | Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was stabbed to death

Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a teenager following a stabbing in Solihull yesterday evening. West Midlands Police were called to Station Road in Marston Green, Solihull at around 6.20pm on Tuesday. A 17-year-old boy was treated for his injuries by the ambulance service, but despite their best efforts he sadly died and […]

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NEWS | Aldi is calling on charities, community groups and food banks across the UK to register to receive surplus food donations from its stores this Christmas

Aldi is calling on charities, community groups and food banks across the UK to register to receive surplus food donations from its stores this Christmas. In partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly, the supermarket’s UK stores donate surplus food year-round. But with all stores set to close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s […]

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FEATURED | Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan to headline Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival in 2025 with pre-sale available from tomorrow for some Herefordshire residents

Ludlow Castle have announced the first ever Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival on Sunday 20th July 2025!! Join for a day of hilarious, award-winning comedy from huge stars and fresh new talent, headlined by Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan! Various ticket options will be available including Premium Admission Seating, General Admission Seating and General admission standing […]

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NEWS | St Michael’s Hospice says it is delighted its 40-hour Caring for the Future fundraising campaign has brought in around £300,000 – and announces there’s still time to donate!

St Michael’s Hospice says it is delighted its 40-hour Caring for the Future fundraising campaign has brought in around £300,000 – and announces there’s still time to donate. The Bartestree-based Hospice launched the ambitious campaign to mark 40 years of providing palliative and end-of-life care throughout Herefordshire and beyond. Half the money was donated by the community, with each donation matched by backers. And despite falling […]

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BREAKING NEWS | The teenager accused of killing three children in Southport has been charged with terror offence after Al-Qaeda Training Manual PDF found at his home

Chief Constable Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has today, Tuesday 29 October, made the following statement in relation to the case of Axel Muganwa Rudakubana: “Today the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Axel Rudakubana, aged 18, from Banks in Lancashire, to be charged with two further offences. “Axel Rudakubana already faces three charges of murder, 10 charges of […]

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Tractor driver arrested after driving through flooded street

A TRACTOR driver has been arrested after he was filmed driving through the deep floodwater in the middle of the town, sending enormous waves crashing into businesses in Teme Street on Sunday, with many taking to social media to voice their disgust.

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Tractor driver arrested after driving through flooded street

A TRACTOR driver has been arrested after he was filmed driving through the deep floodwater in the middle of the town, sending enormous waves crashing into businesses in Teme Street on Sunday, with many taking to social media to voice their disgust.

Pete Trigg Wins!

Congratulations to Pete Trigg who has been recognised as Volunteer of the year at the Hereford Times Heath & Social Care Awards 2022

This award was sponsored by Cambian

Pete Trigg has been a member of Hereford Hospital Radio for over 10 years. Pete is a natural broadcaster and his warmth and local knowledge  really inspires many to look up to him at Hospital Radio. 

Pete for a number of years has acted as mentor to many of our new members who have gone on to develop their own careers, and his ability to make radio easy is something of an art. 

Being patient, and generous with his time, both at the studio, and on the wards, Pete make a presenter feel at ease. 

'Pete and his wife have given up huge amounts of time over many years to support HHR, the patients and the community ' wrote the person who nominated him. " In early years the presenters would go around the wards before their shows and collects requests. At weekend they would help with fund raising."

Pete returns to air in March 2023